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Car accidents are unpleasant and upsetting. In fact, experts note that personal injuries are one of life’s most stressful events. (Only events involving death and divorce rank higher.) One of the most stressful things about a car crash is the aftermath. Motor vehicle accidents raise lots of medical and legal issues. One of the biggest legal […]
A negligent driver hits your car. You call the police and see a doctor the same day. Everything’s fine, right? Maybe not. While some car crash injuries—cuts, bruises, and broken bones—are obvious immediately, other serious injuries may take days, weeks, or even months to appear. What should you do if your car accident injuries don’t […]
Car accidents are stressful experiences. Auto accidents cause financial stress and physical injuries – both of which rank among life’s most stressful events. Perhaps the only thing more frustrating than the physical and financial pain caused by car crashes and truck accidents is feeling that you were partly at fault for the accident. If you […]
If you’ve been in a car accident, your first focus should be on healing from your injuries. Unfortunately, getting help for car crash injuries comes at a price. In America, the average total medical costs after an accident can range anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000. Some people believe that this is no big deal because the victim […]
Even if you have a vehicle of your own, at some point, you’ll likely be a passenger in someone else’s car. Most of the time, the worst thing about being a passenger is not being allowed to pick the music. But if there’s a car accident, being a passenger suddenly becomes a more serious issue. […]
You’re driving along when another driver hits you. You exchange information. Then you learn that the person who hit you didn’t own the car. What should you do? Many people borrow or share cars to go to work, transport children, or run errands. In this article, our Birmingham car accident lawyer will provide helpful information […]
The car accident happened. You met with a Birmingham personal injury attorney. Settlement negotiations broke down. Your attorney filed your lawsuit. What now? See where discovery fits into the full lawsuit timeline here. One of the most important parts of any personal injury case is discovery. During the discovery process, lawyers exchange information. Read on to […]
A business owner gives its employees keys to the company cars. A parent gives his teen the keys to the family sedan. These people may not think that these decisions could lead to legal trouble – but they could. In Alabama, the doctrine of negligent entrustment could make an owner responsible for the things another […]
There are two types of tailgating. One involves fans coming together to cook and eat while they cheer on their favorite team. The other occurs when a driver engages in reckless behavior. This second type of tailgating causes thousands of car accidents in Alabama every year. This post about tailgating will help you understand what […]
In Alabama, accidents are a frequent occurrence. According to the state’s most recent data, Alabama drivers have a one in three chance of being in car accidents or trucking accidents that result in injury or death during their lifetimes. Over the past ten years, the number of accidents and injuries in Alabama have increased considerably. While […]